Latacunga, Ecuador

9 inches, papier mache

The gorilla  is a character in La Fiesta de la Mama Negro, a popular annual celebration in the Quechua-speaking town close to Mt. Cotopaxi south of Quito in the center of Ecuador. The customs and characters of this event are quite unique, and it attracts tourist every year. Google for more info. I like these sturdy papier mache masks because they still have that non-commercial, folk-art look. If you buy the set of five you may deduct $100.

$100